Bombers @ Lewis Ward's 47 yard missed FG Pre-game Thread

[Atomic]

1 hour ago, Mark F said:

Briggs college "tape". 

Tait: “Right from his  (Briggs) rookie year he’s as smart as they come,” said O’Shea. “He sees it or hears it once and he knows it. He’s extremely fast, he’s strong, he’s a very good football player. He’s probably deserved more of an opportunity over his last bunch of years than we’ve given him.

 

This was a guy who had the fastest 40 time among linebackers in his draft class. The Bombers traded up to get him in the second round. He and Thomas Miles are the only LBs left in the CFL from that 2014 draft. I'm not saying he's going to be a superstar but I love that he is finally getting a chance to prove what he can do on defence.

[Mark F]

17 minutes ago, Atomic said:

He and Thomas Miles are the only LBs left in the CFL from that 2014 draft.

Interesting. Thanks for the info.

[Mike]

1 hour ago, Tracker said:

I believe it was on 1290 radio when the signing was announced. If memory serves, the comment was that Jefferson in Regina had the freedom to go where he wanted and the rest of the front 7 had to compensate. There was speculation as to whether he would still be given the same license with  he Bombers.

That’s not freelancing though ... freelancing suggests he plays outside the game plan and doesn’t follow his assignments, whereas having the freedom to do that (if true) would be part of the game plan.

 

[Geebrr]

Willie Jefferson is not a concern at all. I will say the only bright spot to Biggie getting a (hopefully) minor injury is WJ may feel comfortable grabbing that leadership role.

WJ had a very good game against Edmonton  I think he really steps up tomorrow

Edited July 5, 2019 by Geebrr

[Geebrr]

5 minutes ago, Mike said:

That’s not freelancing though ... freelancing suggests he plays outside the game plan and doesn’t follow his assignments, whereas having the freedom to do that (if true) would be part of the game plan.

 

WJ was asked if he was given the ability to go off script for the Riders when he signed here, he said no. 

Edited July 4, 2019 by Geebrr

[NorthernSkunk]

9 hours ago, gcn11 said:

Are you at Paint Lake? If so, head over to the marina they will have the game on.

Lake Winnipeg .....east beaches I think it is known as.  We moved outta the north.

[Jpan85]

He said he did not free lance on his own is Sask either Jones just gave him some freedom to do things within the system if he saw an opportunity to do so.

[Arnold_Palmer]

Looks like we’re going to be the only un beaten team in the league after we beat the red-sucks 😉

jk but not really 

[Brandon]

I don't know why anyone has concern about Jefferson.  While he may not have the numbers his play has been solid and he's really contained the QB and pushed him towards Jeffcoat who has something like 12 hurries already.  No concerns at all about him.    Only guy on D who is on the radar is Fenner and that's about it. 

[Tracker]

12 hours ago, Brandon said:

I don't know why anyone has concern about Jefferson.  While he may not have the numbers his play has been solid and he's really contained the QB and pushed him towards Jeffcoat who has something like 12 hurries already.  No concerns at all about him.    Only guy on D who is on the radar is Fenner and that's about it. 

Yup. Fenner is a gigantic boil on the butt of the team. If he is starting tonight, my opinion of O'Shea is going to sink.

[17to85]

Fenner cuts out the penalties he'll be OK. That's the biggest issue with his game right now. 

[Fan Boy]

21 hours ago, Firekid said:

I feel so dumb and inbreddish now though after attempting Sackstenchewan Math. 

Watch out for Sackstenchewan Meth. Look what it did to the rider mascot.

[Firekid]

Just now, Fan Boy said:

Watch out for Sackstenchewan Meth. Look what it did to the rider mascot.

Math or Meth if it's from Sackstenchewan it can't be good. 

[NorthernSkunk]

Ward will miss from the 38 yard line tonight.

[do or die]

You beat me to the thread title.

Although my was more along the lines of:

Bombers @ Lewis Ward's 17 yard missed FG Pre-game Thread

[Tracker]

1 hour ago, 17to85 said:

Fenner cuts out the penalties he'll be OK. That's the biggest issue with his game right now. 

If only.....

[Atomic]

10 hours ago, Tracker said:

Yup. Fenner is a gigantic boil on the butt of the team. If he is starting tonight, my opinion of O'Shea is going to sink.

Well looks like you were dead wrong on that one. Yikes.

[Goalie]

Fenner was good. Thought a few of those calls he took the first 2 weeks were a bit.. Ticky tacky. 

[Geebrr]

On 2019-07-04 at 5:59 PM, Geebrr said:

Willie Jefferson is not a concern at all. I will say the only bright spot to Biggie getting a (hopefully) minor injury is WJ may feel comfortable grabbing that leadership role.

WJ had a very good game against Edmonton  I think he really steps up tomorrow

I felt it

[Tracker]

3 minutes ago, Atomic said:

Well looks like you were dead wrong on that one. Yikes.

Yes, I was, Go figure.

[Noeller]

10 hours ago, Geebrr said:

I felt it

ha ha ha...you just really jumped aboard the WJ train after last week and are driving now, eh?

[Geebrr]

1 minute ago, Noeller said:

ha ha ha...you just really jumped aboard the WJ train after last week and are driving now, eh?

😂 Well...

I thought he was good against BC, but at least could get why people were down on his night.

I thought he was fantastic against the Esks and could not believe people were down on his night.

So now I gotta drive the bus and he is getting the highlight reel plays so it will be easier.

I honestly think Biggie being out gave him the space to lead the D, and he found a comfort zone with that. 

[Noeller]

39 minutes ago, Geebrr said:

😂 Well...

I thought he was good against BC, but at least could get why people were down on his night.

I thought he was fantastic against the Esks and could not believe people were down on his night.

So now I gotta drive the bus and he is getting the highlight reel plays so it will be easier.

I honestly think Biggie being out gave him the space to lead the D, and he found a comfort zone with that. 

You're not wrong, brother...you're not wrong.......

[Geebrr]

6 minutes ago, Noeller said:

You're not wrong, brother...you're not wrong.......

It should make other CFL teams nervous.

[Guest J5V]

4 hours ago, Geebrr said:

It should make other CFL teams nervous.

No one, and I mean NO ONE, wants to play the Bombers. Word gets around fast and players and coaches are looking for the Bomber week on their schedules and grimacing. Everyone wants Toronto, no one wants to be smashed in the mouth by Winnipeg.

Oh, there's some false bravado out there. No doubt. But let's be serious. 

That's just reality and I love it.